TEXAS STATE VITA



TEXAS STATE VITA

I. Academic/Professional Background

A. Name: Keri Fitzgerald Title: Senior Lecturer/Writing Center Assistant Director

B. Educational Background

Master of Arts, 2013

Texas State University, Literature

Thesis: “Martin McDonagh’s Inheritance of Cultural Memory: Gender and the Enduring

Relationship between Hunger and Power in The Cripple of Inishmaan and The Beauty Queen of

Leenane.”

Bachelor of Arts

Summa cum laude, 2010

Texas State University, English

Thesis: “What Not to Do: Learning by Example in Plato’s Republic and Swift’s Gulliver’s Travels”

Study Abroad: Cork, Ireland. Summer 2010.

C. University Experience

• Writing Center Assistant Director, Texas State University, 08/2015-present

• Senior Lecturer, Texas State University, 08/2015-present

• Lecturer, Texas State University, 08/2013-08/2015

• Graduate Teaching Assistant, Texas State University, 07/2012-05/2013

• Writing Center Coordinator (IA), Texas State University, 08/2011-05/2012

• Writing Center Tutor Trainer, Texas State University, 08/2010-08/2012

• Writing Center Tutor/PR Specialist, Texas State University, 08/2007-08/2011

D. Relevant Professional Experience

• Assistant Editor, Journal of College Reading and Learning, 07/2012-07/2014

• Editor, “Accelerate Texas: Advancing Adult Students into Careers Program Evaluation Report, Year 1 and 2.” Texas State University, San Marcos: 2013

E. Other Professional Credentials (licensure, certification, etc.)

• College Reading and Learning Association (CRLA) Certified in Tutoring for Writing and Reading

II. TEACHING

Courses Taught (Texas State University):

• English 3311, Arguing for Nature: Spring 2018, Fall 2019

• English 3303, Technical Writing: Spring 2014, Spring 2015, Fall 2018, Spring 2019, Fall 2019

• English 2320, British Literature: Fall 2016, Spring 2017, Fall 2017

• English 2330, World Literature: Fall 2014, Fall 2015, Spring 2016

• English 1320, College Writing II: Spring 2013, Fall 2013, Spring 2014, Spring 2015

• English 1310, College Writing I: Fall 2012, Fall 2013, Fall 2014, Fall 2015, Spring 2016, Fall 2016, Spring 2017, Fall 2017

• Mass Communication 1100B, Grammar for Journalism: Fall 2013, Spring 2014, Summer I and II 2014, Fall 2014, Spring 2015, Summer I and II 2015, Fall 2015, Spring 2016, Fall 2016, Spring 2017, Fall 2017

• Non Course Based Writing (NCBW): Fall 2015, Spring 2016, Fall 2016, Spring 2017

• University Seminar 1100: Fall 2013.

Courses Developed:

• English 3304, Medical Writing, Texas State University: Fall 2018

• Mass Communication 1100B, Grammar for Journalism, Texas State University: Fall 2013.

Honors Thesis Committee Member:

• Segovia, Madison. Perceptions of Dementia across Health Professions Students at Texas State University. Texas State University. Spring 2018.

III. SCHOLARLY/CREATIVE

A. Works in Print

1. Books

"The 'Red Meat' of Melancholia: WWII and the Loss of Home and Family in Mildred Pierce." Food on the Home Front, Food on the Warfront: Conflict and the American Diet. Abstract accepted. June 2014.

2. Articles

a. Refereed Journal Articles:

• “Empathic Tutoring in the Third Space,” Writing Lab Newsletter, May/June 2012.

3. Conference Proceedings

a. Refereed Conference Proceedings:

• “Complicating the Center: Confronting Hate and Discrimination,” International Writing Center Association, Chicago, Illinois, November 2017.

• “Cultivating Diversity: Multimedia Composition as an Opportunity to (De)Center Conventional Writing Center Hiring and Recruiting Practices,” National Council on Peer Tutoring in Writing, Salt Lake City, Utah, November 2015.

• “Gender and The Enduring Relationship between Food and Sexual Agency in The Cripple of Inishmaan and The Beauty Queen of Leenane.” Popular Culture Association,

Chicago, Illinois, April 2014.

• “‘The harp that once did starve us all’: Hunger and Power in Episode 8 of Ulysses.” Southwest Popular Culture Association, Albuquerque, New Mexico. February 2012.

• “Everyday Rebellion: Veil, Food, and Agency.” Texas State University Graduate College Research Conference, San Marcos, Texas. December 2011.

• “Becoming a Safe Office for LGBTQ Students.” South Central Writing Center Association Conference. Southwestern University, Georgetown, Texas. March 2009.

b. Non-refereed:

• “What Not to Do: Learning by Example in The Republic and Gulliver’s Travels.” Texas State University Undergraduate Research Conference, San Marcos, Texas. December 2010.

B. Works not in Print

2. Invited Talks, Lectures, and Presentations:

• “Writing and Your Future.” Young Writers Camp. Texas State University. July 2012.

• “Writing a College Entrance Application Essay.” College Access Program Summer Camp. Texas State University. June 2012.

• “MLA Style Basics.” English 1320—“College Writing II,” 2 sections. Texas State University. June 2012.

• “Writing an Argument.” English 1320—College Writing II. March 2012.

• “Writing with Style: Point of View and Clarity.” English 1320—College Writing I. Texas State University. March 2012.

• “Grammar and Punctuation Basics from the Bedford Guide.” English 1320—“College Writing II,” 4 sections. Texas State University. March 2012.

• “Self-editing Techniques.” English 1320—College Writing II. Texas State University. March 2012

• “Introduction to MLA Style and Research Methods.” English 1320—“College Writing II,” 2 sections. Texas State University. March 2012.

• “Writing with Style: Self-editing Workshop.” English 1320—College Writing II. Texas State University. March 2012.

• “Writing with Style.” English 1320. —College Writing II. Texas State University. March 2012.

• “Short Answer and Essay Question Exam Prep.” English 3392—Medieval Women’s Literature. Texas State University. February 2012.

• “Using Research Databases and MLA Basics.” English 1320—College Writing II. Texas State University. February 2012.

• “Avoiding Plagiarism using APA Style for English Language Learners.” Texas State Intensive English program 4500. Texas State University. February 2012.

• “Argument Models.” English 1320—College Writing II. Texas State University. January 2012.

• “College Writing and Writing Centers.” Gifted and Talented 5th Graders. Texas State University. November 2011.

• “Writing with Style.” English 1320—College Writing II, 2 sections. Texas State University. November 2011.

• “Advanced Self-editing Techniques Workshop.” English 3343—Nathaniel Hawthorne. Texas State University. November 2011.

• “Nature Writing.” English 3315—Introduction to Creative Writing. Texas State University. November 2011.

• “Research Methods for Literary Scholarship.” English 3301—Critical Theory, 2 sections. Texas State University. November 2011.

• “MLA Basics.” English 1320—College Writing II, 2 sections. Texas State University. November 2012.

• “MLA and Research Methods.” English 1300—Developmental College Writing. Texas State University. October 2011.

• “Writing with Style.” English 1310—College Writing I, 2 sections. Texas State University. October 2011.

• “APA Research Methods.” History 3580—History of Early American Diplomacy. Texas State University. October 2011.

• “Grammar and Punctuation Workshop.” English 1310—College Writing I. Texas State University. October 2011.

• “Research Databases and MLA Basics.” English 1320—College Writing II. Texas State University. October 2011.

• “Writing about Primary Documents.” History 1320—US History After 1860, 2 sections. Texas State University. October 2011.

• “Writing an Honors Thesis.” Honors US1100—“University Seminar.” Texas State University. October 2011.

• “Writing Center Introduction.” English 1300—Developmental College Writing, 2 sections. Texas State University. September 2011.

• “Short Answer and Essay Question Exam Prep.” English 3351—Anglo-Saxon Literature. Texas State University. September 2011.

• “Acing the Academic Essay.” US1100—University Seminar. Texas State University. September 2011.

• “Grammar and Punctuation for Technical Writers.” English 3303—Technical Writing. Texas State University. September 2011.

• “Writing Thesis Statements.” English 1320—College Writing II, 4 sections. Texas State University. September 2011.

• “Reviewing a Review.” History 3337—History of Women in the US. Texas State University. September 2011.

• “Writing with Style.” English 1310—College Writing I. Texas State University. November 2010.

• “Writing Introductions with Style.” CDIS 4330—Speech and Language Development. Texas State University. November 2010.

• “Peer Review Workshop.” English 1320—College Writing II. Texas State University. October 2010.

• “MLA Basics.” English 1320—College Writing II. Texas State University. September 2010.

• “Expanding the 5-paragraph Essay.” English 1310—College Writing I, 4 sections. Texas State University. September 2010.

• “Documenting Research—MLA v. APA Style.” Political Science 3300—Basic Political Ideas. Texas State University. April 2009.

• “Documenting Research—APA Style.” Political Science 3300—Basic Political Ideas. Texas State University. July 2008.

• “Common Errors and MLA Documentation.” English 1320, College Writing II. Texas State University. November 2007.

4. Workshops:

• “Personal Statements for Grad School.” Texas State University. May 2012.

• “Surviving the In-class Essay.” Texas State University. November 2009.

• “The Complete Résumé.” Texas State University. March 2008.

• “The Academic Résumé.” Texas State University. October 2007.

C. Grants and Contracts

3. Funded Internal Grants and Contracts:

• Texas State Graduate Travel Grant for Academic Conferences, 2012, $650.

D. Fellowships, Awards, Honors:

• 2012 Brunson Family Scholarship in Literature, $1000

• 2012 Graduate College Scholarship, $2500

• 2010/2011 Mary Louise Hightower Scholarship, $1000

• 2010 Royal Neighbors of America Women in Education Scholarship, $3,000

• 2010 Texas State Study Abroad Scholarship, $750

• 2009 Outstanding Senior in English, $100

• 2009 Writing Center Essay Contest Winner, “The Reciprocal Relationship between Art and Idea in Virginia Woolf’s “The Mark on the Wall,” $100

• 2007-2010 Outstanding Academic Achievement in English

• 2007-2010 Outstanding Academic Achievement in Liberal Arts

IV. SERVICE

A. University:

• Undergraduate Marshal, Spring 2019 Commencement Ceremony. May 2019.

• Undergraduate Marshal, Spring 2018 Commencement Ceremony. May 2018.

• Member, PAWS Alert Committee, 2015-present

• Facilitator, “GRE Study Group.” Texas State University. San Marcos, Texas. 2014.

• Presenter, “Surviving the In-Class Essay.” Partners in Academic Student Success Symposium. Texas State University, San Marcos, Texas. 2009.

• Presenter, “A-Z of Essay Writing.” Partners in Academic Student Success Symposium. Texas State University, San Marcos, Texas. 2008.

B. Departmental:

• Member, Faculty Search Committee (Co-Director, University Writing Assistance & Research Center – Associate Professor or Professor). July 23, 2019 - Present.

• Member, Faculty Search Committee (Senior Lecturer - Assistant Director, Writing Center). July 18, 2019 - Present.

• Member, FYE Handbook Subcommittee, 2017

• Member, SJMC PUG Committee, 2017

• Member, FYE 1310 Reader Subcommittee, 2016-2017

• Member, FYE Committee, 2015-present

• Member, Writing Center, 2015-present

• Supervisor, English Department Internship at Writing Center, Fall 2016

• Presenter, “Making it Count: Participation Grades and Transparency in the FYE Classroom,” Teaching Assistant Practicum. San Marcos, Texas. 2014.

• Member, “100 Years of Joyce’s Dubliners,” Display Committee, 2014.

• Student Member, MA Literature Committee, 2012-2013.

• Public Relations, Semi-Annual Writing Center Food Drive, 2009-2011.

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C. Community:

• Workshop Leader, Gary Job Corp College Pathways Program. San Marcos, TX May 2017-present.

• Volunteer, Hays-Caldwell Women's Center. San Marcos, TX, October 2016.

• Job Site Leader, Bobcat Build, 2012.

• Thanksgiving Volunteer, Hays County Food Bank, 2011.

D. Professional:

• Presenter, “Do You Feel Me?: Employing Empathy in Tutoring and Mentoring.” Student Academic Support Programs Training Conference. Texas State University, San Marcos, Texas. September 2015, 2016, 2017.

• Presenter, “I’m Not Waving. I’m Drowning: Tutoring with Empathy.” Student Academic Support Programs Training Conference. Texas State University, San Marcos, Texas. August 2011, 2010, 2009.

E. Organizations

• Member, International Writing Center Association

• Member, National Council on Peer Tutoring in Writing

• Member, Texas State Allies

• Member, Sigma Tau Delta English Honors Society

• Member, National Forensics League

F. Services Honors and Awards:

• Award / Honor Recipient: 2018 Golden Apple Award, College of Liberal Arts.

• Award / Honor Recipient: 2018 Presidential Excellence Award in Service, College of Liberal Arts

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